Roger Carrington Okell

Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel and Palestine.

Roger (Carrington) Okell.

Personal Details:

Born in Ellesmere birth registered in quarter 4, 1921.

Younger son of The Venerable Frank Jackson Okell  (Archdeacon of Macclesfield) & Gertrude Emily Carrington Okell.

His father was Rector of Malpas and the family lived in The Rectory, Church Street.

He was educated at Marlborough College and Trinity College, Oxford, but left at the age of 18 to join the army.

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Military Details:

Regiment:          9th Queen’s Royal Lancers, Royal Armoured Corps.

Rank:                 Lieutenant.

Serial Number:   189039

Wounded on 13th June 1942.

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Record of Death:

Died of wounds in Israel 18th October 1942. Aged 21.

Buried in Ramleh War Cemetery Israel. Israel and Palestine including Gaza. 3. A. 14.

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Gravestone Inscription:

"BELOVED YOUNGER SON OF ARCHDEACON AND MRS. OKELL, MALPAS RECTORY, CHESHIRE"

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Further Information:

Roger's brother, Lieutenant David Okell served in the Royal Artillery.

Roger's memorial service was held in Malpas Parish Church on November 4th 1942.